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Songs of the Earth: The Wild Hunt Book One

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Songs of the Earth: The Wild Hunt Book One

Contributors:

By (Author) Elspeth Cooper

ISBN:

9780575096165

Series:
Publisher:

Orion Publishing Co

Imprint:

Gollancz

Publication Date:

26th June 2012

UK Publication Date:

23rd February 2012

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Main Subject:
Dewey:

823.92

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

496

Dimensions:

Width 128mm, Height 198mm, Spine 34mm

Weight:

400g

Description

SONGS OF THE EARTH is the most compelling debut fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss first hit the shelves four years ago, with the stunning THE NAME OF THE WIND. Combining superb characterisation with an epic story, it is beautifully told and engaging from the very first word.

Gair is under a death sentence. He can hear music - music with power - and in the Holy City that means only one thing: he's a witch and he's going to be burnt at the stake. Even if he could escape, the Church Knights and their witchfinder would be hot on his heels while his burgeoning power threaten to tear him apart from within.

There is no hope...none, but a secretive order, themselves persecuted almost to destruction. If Gair can escape, if he can master his own growing, dangerous abilities, if he can find the Guardians of the Veil, then maybe he will be safe. Or maybe he'll discover that his fight has only just begun...

Reviews

It's an incredible example of the genre and feels fresh, with a vibrant air, characters that come alive in the pages and walk through a world that is both detailed and imaginative... I simply can't rate this novel high enough it's a nigh-on perfect taste of high fantasy. -- Antony Jones * SFBOOKREVIEWS blog *

Author Bio

Elspeth Cooper is an exceptional writer. Born and raised in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, she has always been fascinated by the magic of words and it was inevitable that she would come to write magical fiction of her own.

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